PEDU 9242

Learning Disabilities: Practical Information for the Classroom Teacher

3 Semester Units

Learning Disabilities: Practical Information for the Classroom Teacher, which provides an introduction to the field of Learning Disabilities the knowledge of resources, techniques, strategies, and applications of mainstreaming, integration or inclusive education for the special needs student and the mandates governing that education. This course will cover diverse theoretical approaches, lay the foundations for sensitive and appropriate assessment and evaluation of students, provide directions for program planning and implementation, indicate the importance of and the need for a close, positive partnership with parents (or alternative caregivers) and consider ways for ensuring that the home-school axis is effective and meaningful. It will also consider some major trends and unresolved issues in the field of Learning Disabilities. This course also will include presentations in special education terminology and law, disability overviews. Assessment, Section 504, participating in the IEP team meeting, curriculum adaptations/modifications, behavior management, communication and myths, and being the educator for the special needs student in the regular classroom and being the educator for the special needs student and advanced special populations in the regular classroom.